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Salas O’Brien, Inc.

Senior Structural Engineer

northern, KY

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Salas O’Brien, Inc. lists this Senior Structural Engineer opportunity in northern, Kentucky. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.

Job description

At Axiom, A Salas O'Brien Company we tell our clients that we’re engineered for impact. This passion for making a difference applies just as much to our team as it does to our projects. That’s why we’re committed to living our values every day: inspiring, achieving, and connecting as shared owners of our success with a focus on a sustainable future.

Building for the long-term means that all our team members can expect to work on amazing projects with a people-first approach to problem solving. It also means that each member of our team has truly limitless potential to build a unique, meaningful, and high-impact career—and they’ll receive great total rewards along the way.

About Us

Founded in 1975, Salas O'Brien is an employee-owned engineering and professional services firm focused on achieving impact for our clients, our team, and the world. We know that tomorrow’s requirements are today’s opportunities, and we are here to design lasting solutions for pressing challenges.

We work across a variety of industries providing integrated engineering and consulting services. Our specialized experience includes design for data centers, healthcare, science and technology, high-rise buildings, clean energy, education, and other building types as well as structural and building sciences, infrastructure asset management, advanced robotics, and more.

Our technical expertise is paired with an exceptional team of business development, human resources, finance and accounting, information technology, and marketing professionals, all of whom play a key role in bringing our commitments to life every day.

Job Summary

The Senior Engineer is responsible for project execution of projects ranging in scope and scale. They understand the steps and process to design a system and provide clear and coherent calculations and drawings. They can provide modeling and drafting direction and understand what the final product should look like.

Primary Responsibilities

Prepare structural calculations and construction documents that meet quality standards

Design lateral and gravity systems in areas of technical proficiency

Sketch and draw unique details

Provide modeling and drafting direction

QC own work

Provide high level options for technical lead for areas that require direction

Develop and Execute Sprint Plan Activities

Create and communicate plan of approach to PM

Understand and document tasks to complete deliverable and estimate hours

Identify high value/impact items that are low risk to keep project moving quickly

Commit and execute the plan, reconcile plan with project team as needed

Communicate early and often when roadblocks to the plan are identified

Manage CA Activities and report to Technical Lead

Maintain and update CA Log

Create response to RFI's for Technical Lead Approval

Review shop drawing and present to Technical Lead

Elevate scope creep concerns

Perform Site Visits

Independently communicate and manage Client Coordination

Communicate with client independently through client meetings, phone call and email exchanges

Coordinate drawing development with technical staff

Proactively spot issues with other consultants and offer solution in the meeting

Consult early on the pro and cons to type of structure, system selection

Communicate updates to project team

Participate and execute Continuous Improvement Activities

Seek out and participate in continuing education

Participate in material groups; update and improve standards and best practices

Growing proficiency in material, market and project types

Qualifications

Professional Engineering (PE) license required

5+ years of experience in the structural design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood frame structures

Gain invaluable industry experience and practical engineering skills.

Work with a diverse team of professionals, fostering network opportunities.

Access to mentorship and guidance from experienced engineers.

Competitive compensation package.

Location : Remote (Prefer candidates who reside in the PST / MT / CST time zones)

Travel : Yes 10-15%

Salary Range: $99,750-115,500

Equal Opportunity Employment Statement

Salas O'Brien provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state/provincial, or local laws. Salas O'Brien will accommodate the disability-related needs of applicants as required by law.

Qualifications

Education

Required

Bachelors or better in Structural Engineering or related field.

Preferred

Masters or better in Structural Engineering or related field.

Experience

Required

5+ years of experience in the structural design of concrete, steel, masonry, and wood frame structures

Equal Opportunity Employer/Protected Veterans/Individuals with Disabilities

This employer is required to notify all applicants of their rights pursuant to federal employment laws. For further information, please review the Know Your Rights notice from the Department of Labor.

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